Extrusion Lead Operator (Garland)

Novolex; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes sustainability and innovation in packaging solutions. In this role, you will oversee production operations, ensuring safety and quality while driving productivity improvements. With a commitment to employee well-being, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(K) plan. You'll have opportunities for professional growth through training and development programs. If you're passionate about making a difference in a dynamic manufacturing environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retention Bonus Opportunity

Referral Bonus Opportunity

Yearly Bonus Plan

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Full Health Benefit Package

401(K) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3-5 years in blown film extrusion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine setup, order changes, and preventative maintenance.
• Serve as first line supervisor for production operators.
• Submit accurate production reports daily.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Blown Film Extrusion

Multitasking

Safety Commitment

Job description

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• $500 Retention Bonus Opportunity!


• Referral Bonus Opportunity!


• Yearly Bonus Plan!


• Paid Holidays and Vacation!


• Full Health Benefit Package starting the 1st of the following month after hire!


• 401(K) with company match!


• Employee Assistance Program!

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

How You'll Perform the Role

• Perform various duties to troubleshoot and conducts machine setup, order changes and preventative maintenance.


• Serve as first line supervisor for production operators ensuring work is completed in a safe and quality conscience manner.


• Submit accurate production reports daily and timely.


• Support the operator training program & trainer and participate in operator training activities, development & mentoring.


• Identify, coordinate, execute & participate in productivity improvement initiatives: scrap reduction/output increases.

What We Need From You

• Ability to work 12 hour night shift, rotating 2-2-3 schedule.


• Eligible to work in the United States.


• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.


• Work overtime as required.


• Ability perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.


• 3-5 years in blown film extrusion preferred.


• Ability to successfully multitask in a fast pace environment.


• The commitment to stay safe and to continue to learn and develop.


• Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management.

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.